Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-22
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The chart and table below show the results of a survey of library users at a university.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Categories of library users
Student answer (Band 5.0)
From the above given visuals we will discover patterns of library users and try to make comparison of how much library is being used by categories of different people.As we can see the major part of library users is covered by full time graduates it is because their most of the work is related to research so library plays cruical role in helping them for resouces for their research.As we move forward we can see that about 25% of the library users are full time postgraduates library also play essential role in their research and thesis.As we move ahead we can see the minimum library users are distance learning and academic staff it is because thay are quite busy in attending classes and managing time becomes veru difficult for them .library users are pretty satisfied with the opening hours of library every one can easily access it during that time although the staff is also very cooperative,however availibility of books is pretty good but sometimes during crowded hours it becomes slightly difficult
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The student attempts to address both parts of the visual data, mentioning the categories of library users and touching upon user satisfaction. However, the response contains significant inaccuracies and unsupported speculation, such as stating that full-time undergraduates use the library most because 'their most of the work is related to research' and guessing why academic staff and distance learners use it less. Furthermore, the data from the table regarding satisfaction is incomplete and vague, failing to report key figures accurately (e.g., staff helpfulness at 95% very satisfied is ignored). The response tends to over-generalise and lacks a clear, structured overview.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.5
The text suffers from a major structural flaw: it is written as one continuous block of text without proper paragraphing. Cohesive devices are weak, repetitive, or misused, heavily relying on conversational transition phrases like 'As we can see', 'As we move forward', and 'As we move ahead'. There is no clear logical progression dividing the chart data from the table data, making the overall flow mechanical and difficult to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is relatively basic and repetitive, with several spelling errors ('cruical', 'resouces', 'veru', 'availibility'). There are also collocation and word choice slips, such as 'minimum library users' instead of 'the smallest proportion of users'. While the writer attempts some less common phrasing like 'essential role' and 'satisfaction', the overall lexical control is limited and affects the clarity of communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The writing relies heavily on run-on sentences and comma splices, such as 'As we can see the major part of library users is covered by full time graduates it is because their most of the work...'. There is a lack of control over complex sentence structures, and punctuation is largely neglected, with sentences running into one another without proper separation. Frequent grammatical errors cause some difficulty for the reader.
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